LATINO HEALTH AND BUSINESS E-NEWS
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EDITOR IN CHIEF


Nelson Vega-Garcia
MHA, FACHE, CMPE, EFPM
AHHE Board Member

Media coverage of 2007 Annual Healthcare Diversity Awards Gala

IN THIS ISSUE

Message from the President


George Zeppenfeldt-Cestero
National President
Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives &
President and CEO
National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health

Professional Association Partners

Professional Membership Associations

Affiliate Members

JUNE 2007 ISSUE

AHHE and NHCCH Local and Regional News

Nilda I. Soto, MS, Ed, Vice President of the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE), and Assistant Dean, Office of Diversity Enhancement at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, was recently appointed by New York State Governor, Eliot Spitzer, to a three year term ending March, 2010 on the New York State Minority Health Council.  The New York State Department of Health, Minority Health Council was created by Statute (PHL 243) in 1992.  As stated, the purpose of the Council is "to consider any matter relating to the preservation and improvement of minority health and advise the Commissioner thereon; and, it may from time to time, submit to the Commissioner any recommendations relating to the preservation and improvement of minority health."

The Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE) has been asked to submit a full proposal to the New York State Health Foundation for a grant to "Enhance Hispanic Enrollment in Public Insurance." Low-wage Hispanic workers who are eligible, but not yet enrolled in public insurance are difficult to reach. Including migrant workers, those with multiple part-time jobs, such as in the restaurant and construction industries, and staff of small employers not offering health insurance. This employed but often uninsured  audience mistakenly believes that they and their families are not eligible for public insurance. Because of language or cultural barriers, they may be unable to navigate the application process. Many are fearful that applying for public insurance could adversely affect their immigration status. The proposal which we will submit will address these issues.

At the June General Membership Meeting of AHHE and the NHCCH in New York, an Electronic Records Committee was established. NYC Council Member Gale Brewer, who served as keynote speaker at the meeting and Chairs the Government in Technology Committee of the Council, welcomed their advice in this growing area. Committee members include Diana K, Santos, Senior Associate Director, Inpatient Revenue at Bellevue Hospital Center/South Manhattan Healthcare Network, Raymond Esteves, RN, Assistant Vice President Clinical Services/Department of Psychiatry at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center and Dr. Michele B. Anderson, RN, MS., President, Aro Community Services, Inc. If you would like to join the committee, please contact Ms. Santos at: diana.santos@bellevue.nychhc.org

MGMA Washington Connexion provides the latest regulatory and legislative news relative to Medical Group Practices". Read more.

The American College of Health Care Executives Electronic Newsletter provides the latest up to date news for Health Care Executives". Read more.

 

AHHE and NHCCH National News

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton introduces legislation: The Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act of 2007. Read more

The IRS released for public comment proposed changes to the IRS Form 990 today. The redesigned form includes a new supplemental form to be filed by any organization that operates a not-for-profit hospital. The supplemental form would require tax-exempt hospitals to report community benefits, certain billing and collection information, and joint ventures. Read more later today at modernhealthcare.com and in the Daily Dose.

Upcoming Events

  • National Association of Hispanic Nurses 32nd Annual Conference, "Celebrating Excellence: Hispanic Nurses Leading the Fields of Education, Research, and Clinical Practice", www.theHispanicNurses.org
    When: July 17-20, 2007
    Where: Industry Hills, CA
  • Los Angeles Corporate Diversity Forum, sponsored by the Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives (AHHE), the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health, National Society of Hispanic MBAs, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Asian Professional Exchange, Society of Women Engineers and others.
    When: July 26, 2007
    Where: California African American Museum, Los Angeles, CA.
    For more information: Mr. Don Martinez, 714-674-0391 at: dmartin@domargroup.com or George A. Zeppenfeldt, 212-877-1615 at: NHCCHOffice@aol.com
  • 2007 Minority Women's Health Summit: Women of Color-Addressing Disparities, Affirming Resilience, and Developing Strategies for Success
    When: August 23-26, 2007
    Where: Washington, D.C.
    The U.S. DHHS Office on Women's Health is convening this Summit to address health disparities among women of color living in the United States. The goal of this Summit is to focus on the often unrecognized threats to health experienced by women of color, by: 1) building on knowledge gained in previous conferences and identifying distinct health issues disproportionately impacting minority women; and 2) highlighting successful models of health promotion and prevention.
    For more information: http://4women.gov/mwhs

Scholarships/Internships

Internships with Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives & National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Health. Call 212.877.1615 or send your resume to: AHHEinNYC@aol.com

Bell Labs Fellowships for under-represented minorities
http://www.bell-labs.com/
Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
Student Video Scholarships
http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html
Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarships
http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html
Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
http://holocaust.hklaw.com/


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SPECIAL THANKS

We acknowledge with appreciation the in-kind support of José Luis Rodríguez - President & CEO of
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